A population of squirrels lived together in a forest. An event occurred that caused the population to diverge into two different species over a long period of time. Which of the following is most likely the event that occurred? There was an increase in the predators in the forest. A natural disaster occurred that separated squirrels. The winters were unusually cold in the forest. A disease affected the squirrel population in the forest.

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